P3000 Process equipment and modelling

Prerequisites

3-year BSc Engineering or equivalent

Course Objectives

This course gives the basic understanding for calculation of the main dimensions, selection and modelling of different process equipment. The types of process equipment studied are heat transfer equipment, rotating machinery and pipe systems. In addition to study different types of process equipment, also the systems with the process equipment are discussed.

Learning Methods

Lectures and exercises

Course Description

This course is divided into three parts:
a) Rotating machinery (50%): Pumps, fans, compressors, steam- and gas turbines are described and calculated. Both axial- and  radial machinery. Selection, application and construction. Also impellers for chemical reactors are  included.

b) Heat transfer equipment (37%): Different types of heat exchangers are described and calculated, and applications are discussed.  Heat transfer by conduction, convection, boiling, condensation and radiation. Problems with fouling, corrosion and flow induced vibration are discussed.

c) Pipe systems (13%): This part is connected to the parts above since the units are connected by pipes and channels, and tubes are parts of  the units. Pipe systems. Pressure drop in one and multi phase pipe flow. Flow patterns (stratified, annular, slug and dispersed flow). Interactions between the phases are discussed. 

Assessment Methods

Individual, written final examination counts 100%. No study aids permitted.